Garryowen Football Club was founded in Limerick in 1884, and takes its name from the Garryowen area of Limerick. The word Garryowen – the gardens of John – relates to the association in the 12th century between St. John’s Church and the Knights Templar whose house in Limerick was dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Garryowen FC have won the All Ireland League on three occasions, and throughout our 125-year history we have won the Munster Senior Cup thirty seven times, making us by far the most successful club in what is one of Ireland’s toughest and most prestigious competitions. Every position on the Irish team has been filled at some stage by a Garryowen player, underlining our commitment to a balance of tough forward play with a very open running style.